§ 6.14.103 — DEFINITIONS
City Code of Colorado Springs, Colorado (2026 S-22: current through Ord. 26-47, passed August 25, 2026) · Colorado Springs City Code § 6.14.103
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6.14.103: DEFINITIONS:
This article is to be construed harmoniously with Colorado Revised Statutes section 38-33.3-101 et seq., the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, and Colorado Revised Statutes section 13-20-801 et seq., the Construction Defect Action Reform Act, and words and phrases in such acts shall have the same meaning in this article, unless the context of this article specifically indicates otherwise, or unless the meaning is expressly set forth herein. The following terms, as used in this article, shall have the meanings designated, unless the meaning is modified by an express provision herein: BUILDER: Any entity or individual, including, but not limited to, a builder, developer, general contractor, contractor, subcontractor, architect, engineer or original seller who performs or furnishes the design, supervision, inspection, construction or observation of any improvement to real property that is intended to be occupied as a dwelling or to provide access or amenities to such an improvement. COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY: A community as defined in Colorado Revised Statutes section 38-33.3-103(8). CONSTRUCTION DEFECT: A defect in the design or construction of any improvement to real property that causes: a) actual damage to real or personal property, b) actual loss of use of real or personal property, c) bodily injury or wrongful death, or d) a substantial risk of bodily injury or death to, or a threat to the life, health, or safety of, the occupants of residential real property. DECLARANT: Any person or entity as defined in Colorado Revised Statutes section 38-33.3-103(12). HOMEOWNER: Any person or entity that is a unit owner in a residential, common interest community, including the homeowners' association, but excluding any declarant or any person having an interest in a unit solely as security for an obligation. HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION: An entity or association defined in Colorado Revised Statutes section 38-33.3-103(3). (Ord. 15-93)
